36 weeks! (Tomorrow!)

Today I had a doctor's appointment. I'm dilated to a fingertip. And it begins.... Little John is head down. The doctor was able to feel his head. I always get jealous when the doctor gets to touch or meet my baby before I do. When the midwife broke my water with Eve, Eve held her finger, and wouldn't let go. Yeah. I was pretty jealous about that. Like, "Hey get the heck out of there. Wait till I push this baby out and meet her first!"

I didn't gain any weight since my last appointment, which always comes as a relief to me. lol! I measured 37 cm, and the doctor said that I was contracting in the office. I must say, I have felt way more Braxton Hicks with this little man than with the other two. I think part of the reason is that I have finally figured out how to recognize when they are happening this third go around.

Ben and I are getting pretty excited to meet this little guy. I just bought him some more blankets and another cute little outfit. I can't stop buying things for him! I probably think it will help me be prepared. But he's coming no matter how many blankets and cute outfits he has.

On a side note, I took Jacob to see his school today. He starts preschool on Tuesday. We looked at the classroom, and I talked to the staff about his first day and orientation. I am so excited for Jacob. Challenger school seems so perfect for him! Of course I am sad to think of him being away from home. I keep reminding him that when he goes to school, mommy and daddy won't be there. Ah!!! But he deserves this so much! With a new baby on the way, I will be too busy to try to do much preschool stuff at home. At least for the first 2-3 months. I think that is how long it takes to get adjusted. It's soooooo tough, but now I know that the transition period has an end, and the benefits are so much fun once they can all play together, and wrestle and love each other. Eve and Jacob give each other so much love. It's so rewarding to watch them together. I know that John will just be another pea in the pod! So blessed!!!